Episode

Midday Interview

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On ABC Classic FM Midday, Margaret Throsby interviews special guests who give extraordinary insights into their life and work, thoughts and feelings. Margaret's guest list reads like a who's who of Australia and the world, but also includes less well-known people with their own remarkable stories. It is Margaret's warmth and her deep engagement with people that make these ABC Classic FM Midday interviews a 'must subscribe' podcast.

Rob Oakeshott

Rob Oakeshott was the independent Member for the House of Representatives for the Division of Lyne (NSW). He was also a Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2008, first as a member of the National Party and then as an independent from 2002. He retired from Federal politics in 2013. Last year he released the memoir, "The Independent Member for Lyne" (Allen and Unwin).